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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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